The summer season means longer hours in the AC, and fatter electricitybills.However, reduce the carbon emigrations released by the AC, and also live more economically, If you want to live a greener life. Try these tips out and see how your home can naturally remain cooler.
1. Cross Ventilate the Home
Open the windows in the morning so as to insure goodcross-ventilation within the home. This is a great way to replace warm air from indoors and replace it with cool air from the outside. Make sure to close the windows when the sun is at its peak to help inner heat gain.
2. Switch all Electronics Off
Did you know that bulbs, ranges, computers and printers emit heat and contribute to warming up the home? This in- turn leads to longer AC hours. Flash back to switch off all widgets when not in use.
3. Draw the Hangouts or Curtains
Reduce the inner heat gain by adding shade to the windows in the form of curtains, hangouts, shutters or canopies especially during the hottest part of the day.
4. Keep the Roof Cool
The roof tends to absorb a lot of heat and transfers it into the indoors. You can reduce the temperature of the roof by painting the sundeck in white lime marshland or reflective cool roof makeup. The heat immersion by the roof can also be reduced by incorporating a sundeck theater or by adding potted shops.
5. Plant Trees
If you’re live in an independent house also try to plant trees around the home so that the home is in shade during the hottest hours of the day.
6. Purchase Energy Efficiency Air Conditioners
Consider air conditioners with 5- star or 4- star conditions as they’re energy effective. conclude for split AC’s with inverter technology which adjusts the power consumption of the compressor when it’s in use.